Shyness.Yes, that was my excuse. I've always been shy, and not even maturity has "cured" that "problem". I have to wonder how much my shyness has robbed me...I remember back when I was in high school. I was so shy! If a girl even looked at me, I would feel my neck...
I have to smile as I think back now to that infamous vacation that my dad took us on when I was 18 years old. At the time, the days fore-planned to be in New York seemed endless. Now I realize how quickly they actually passed.As I contemplate those "horrible" days...
Are you aware of God-given opportunities? At the time, I wasn't!My cousin turned 80 on Friday, April 24th. Two days before, my phone rang, and thankfully, I recognized her Rochester area code -- not a telemarketer -- so I answered "Hello" numerous times. At last, I...
"Then God said, 'Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be useful for signs (tokens) [of God's provident care] and for marking seasons, days, and years.'" (Genesis 1:14 AMP)I am...
"For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of God." (Galatians 1:10 ESV)"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human...
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16 ESV)"For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light." (Ephesians...
The most remarkable thing about Yellowstone National Park is its abundance of geysers. The park hosts all kinds: active ones, semi-active ones, occasional ones, dormant ones, big ones, medium ones, small ones… And the list could go on.But what exactly is a geyser?It...